The Brief
- A Dallas councilman is calling for action over frequent random gunfire in his district.
- Oak Cliff residents say shootings are common and leaving families afraid in their homes.
- Police say they’re using patrols and technology, but leaders want stronger measures.
DALLAS – A Dallas City Council member is calling for police to help with the many cases of random gunfire across his district.
Councilman Maxie Johnson says people, including his own family members, don’t feel safe in their homes. The east Oak Cliff council member talked with FOX 4 about the problem Tuesday.
Oak Cliff shooting issues
Derouens Mitchell, a resident of Oak Cliff, pointed out proof of recent random gunfire in a shopping center at Ann Arbor and Marsalis ahead of the Tuesday evening meeting. In just that one area, there were eight spent casings littering the ground.
According to Mitchell, it’s not uncommon to hear gunfire in the neighborhood.
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